Bound to My Billionaire Ex

Chapter 47 Annoying Relative

Chapter 47 Annoying Relative

The July heat in the Capital City made it impossible for anyone to summon even a shred of energy. The sun in the gray sky was trying its best to radiate heat. Just ten minutes after leaving the office, Rejoyla felt like a fish stranded on the beach, walking home listlessly with her head down. Well, she was going back to her own house.

It was just two stops away from the office, which was the best thing about her job.

She could sleep in and not have to squeeze onto the subway. She could walk to work if she wanted to. The company had good benefits and her boss was a strong woman, so she didn’t have to worry about workplace harassment. Even though she had changed positions now and her work had nothing to do with her previous job, Rejoyla still didn't want to quit

Should she move back to her own house? No, if she did that, Jason would be more reckless. The thought of his craziness from yesterday sent shivers down her spine. She immediately gave up the idea of moving out of the Sterling family. Even if she had to deal with the pressure of being forced into marriage and the sarcasm

of others while living in the Sterling family, it was still better than facing Jason. "Alas, Lydia seems difficult to get along with!"

Thinking of Lydia's hostility towards her, Rejoyla furrowed her brows and wondered if she should talk to Brady. Why was she transferred to the assistant's office?

"Joy, you're back. Why are you back at this time? Aren't you going to work? Oh, right, I heard you went with your mom to her new husband's place. Looks like you're living the good life now and don't have to work anymore. Tut, You're so lucky! Unlike us, who have to earn our own money and can't rely on men like your mother does!"

As she approached the door of the housing estate, Rejoyla saw a group of middle-aged women sitting under a tree fanning themselves. They had been lethargic, but now their eyes lit up at the sight of Rejoyla and they straightened their backs, waiting for her response.

Rejoyla glanced at the person who spoke. The woman lived across from her and had always had a grudge against her family for some unknown reason. Rejoyla suspected it was because the woman was jealous of Jacquelyn. The woman and Jacquelyn were both widowed in their thirties, but Jacquelyn was popular among men and even married into a wealthy family, benefiting her daughter as well. Meanwhile, that woman could only run a small shop in the neighborhood and support herself and her daughter with a meager income. Of course, she hated Jacquelyn

But Rejoyla couldn't be soft with such a b*tch. They wouldn't appreciate it and would only become more arrogant, bullying her more. Although Rejoyla had always been hard to deal with. the woman had never backed down and had become more aggressive over time.

Rejoyla straightened her back. "Oh, I had something come up suddenly and took half a day off. Mr. Sterling is very good to me. Not only did he not make me work, but he also introduced me to a boyfriend who is a Ph.D. from Yale and comes from a family that owns several companies. But I believe that girls should have their own careers, so I still want to work. By the way, Mrs. Walter, has Sophie found a job yet? She's been at home for almost half a year now. I heard her boyfriend got married. She should move on from that. It's just a breakup. isn't it? Does she have to feel that hopeless? Look at Ms. Howardson. She lost her husband but was still able to marry a rich man. Sophie is just disappointed in love, but she feels like it's the end of the world. She is too fragile!"

Rejoyla lied without any guilty conscience. Kristina was so angry that her fat face twitched and turned red, but she couldn't say anything to refute Rejoyla. She snorted and changed the subject.

"I advise you to be more careful, so you won't end up being kicked out. I'm straightforward with my words. There are many gold diggers who are played and kicked out. I'm worried that your mother is only focused on the present and might be played without realizing it!”

"That's right. Nowadays, society is complicated. Rejoyla, don't blame Kristina. She said that for your mother's sake.”

Wionna, who had always been close to Kristina, spoke to support Kristina. The others nodded subtly, with hope and schadenfreude in their eyes that they didn't even notice.

Rejoyla pursed her lips, feeling them dry. She had been thirsty all the way here and needed to drink some water in a hurry, so she needed to end this battle as soon as possible.

"Mrs. Walter, you don't need to worry. Even if my mother is kicked out, she has a few daughters to take care of her. I just got a new job today, so my mother doesn't have to work herself. Mrs. Walter, don't worry about my mother. Alas, you're so old but still running a small shop. It's not easy, is it?"

It was a decisive blow!

Kristina was completely speechless. She felt that talking to Rejoyla today was a mistake. Among Jacquelyn's daughters, Rejoyla was sharp-tongued and could infuriate people with her words. Jenifer was sly and made people afraid to talk to her. Only Joana was easy to bully, but today Kristina was in a bad mood, so she wanted to mock Rejoyla as scon as she saw Rejoyla. She forgot that Rejoyla was not easy to bully. What bad luck! Kristina shrugged and sat on a small stool, looking aside to show her surrender.

Rejoyla didn't pursue the matter further. Most of the residents in the neighborhood were old-timers whe had known each other for many years. If she fell out with Kristina, she would be the one to suffer. After suppressing Kristina, Rejoyla said goodbye to the others and left quickly.

“"Humph, a little success has gone to her head!" Kristina spat at Rejoyla's back.

"Kristina, just shut up. Why argue with a girl? Besides, I think Joy is great. She's successful now but still takes care of her relatives. She even let her aunt live in her house. Aren't you ashamed to argue with a girl? If you like to control people, go and control your own daughter, Sophie. Joy is right. It's the modern era. She shouldn't be so desperate and stay at home every day after breaking up with a man. That's too shameful!"

Kristina pouted and didn't say anything. She couldn't argue when it came to her daughter's affairs.

Rejoyla didn't hear the rest of the conversation, or she would have asked about the part where her house was given to her aunt's family. But she would find out soon.

Staring at the key in front of her for a minute, Rejoyla inserted it into the lock again. It still didn't work. What was wrong? She had only been gone for three days, so she couldn't make a mistake. This was her house key!

"Mom, what should we do? Is Rejoyla outside the door?” Maci was in the house. She looked through the peephole, saw Rejoyla, and nervously pulled Maggie's arm.

"Don't worry. She can't come in! She'll leave in a moment!" Maggie whispered.

She clutched her scarf tightly. She never expected Rejoyla to suddenly come back. She thought Rejoyla had moved to a rich family and wouldn't come back.

“Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Maggie covered her ears and jumped back suddenly. Just a moment ago, her face was pressed against the old wooden door, which was shaken by Rejoyla and caused her ears to ache.

Hearing the commotion inside, Rejoyla became more certain that someone was there. "Open the door. I know it's you, Maggie. If you don't open the doer, I'll call the police!"

Only Maggie could live in her house by deceiving the people in this neighborhood. Maggie was always looking for ways to take advantage of others!

Now that Rejoyla had called her out by name, Maggie stopped pretending and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Go ahead and call the police. What did I do wrong by living in my niece's house? I don't believe the police can interfere with that!"

Rejoyla kicked the door, knowing that Maggie wouldn't open it because she was too shameless. She took out her phone and shouted, "Hello, 911? I want to report a theft at my house...”

The door suddenly opened, and Rejoyla couldn't move out of the way in time. She covered her nose, which had been hit, and her eyes turned red. But Maggie didn't care, pointing her finger at Rejoyla and screaming, "What do you mean, Rejoyla? You're going to kill me!”

The sound insulation in the old building wasmt good, and Maggie's scream had_sttracted all the residents.or the first floor. Although. it was during working hours, the peopleyiving here were all elderly, andistina had just returnedto coak. She heard the noise and bétame so excited, running to the third floor in one breath to get to Maggie's door. "What happened? Maggie, why are you crying?"

Seeing Kristina, Maggie became even more entetional. "Kristina, please help.ate. I can't take it anymore>Rejoyla has become successful and doesn't want to have anything to do with us poor relatives anymore. Rejoyla, don't you o- remember who supported you when you were down and out?Now you want to send me to the police Station. Are you trying to kill me?"

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"Oh my, what do you mean? Police station? What's going on?"

"It's all because of Rejoyla. She wants to call the police!" Maci glared at Rejoyla and complained in a hurry. “This house belongs to my mom, and we moved in. What's wrong with that? Mom, calm down. Even if we have to go to the police station. we shouldn't be afraid!"

"How could you do this, Joy? You've become successful and treat your aunt so badly..."

"Mom!"

Suddenly, the door across the hall opened, and Sophie stuck her head out, pulling Kristina inside. "Come back and cook. I'm hungry!" Without waiting for Kristina to argue, Sophie dragged her inside and slammed the door shut.

"Sophie, can't you cook for yourself? Go away!"

Kristina was annoyed. She had not had enough of the commotion. Sophie pulled Kristina and whispered, "Mom, isn't it clear that the Lynn family is taking advantage of Rejoyla? Everyone in our community knows about it. If you speak up for the Lynn family, won't they look down on you too?”

“You don't understand. Move aside!” Kristina remained unmoved, as she had just been humiliated by Rejoyla and was eager to regain her confidence.

Sophie was speechless. She knew her mother’s personality. She couldn't reason with her mother, so she had to change the subject to distract her mother.

"Mom, I'm going to work!"

"Oh, you're going to work... You... What did you say? Sophie, are you going to work?"

Kristina was overjoyed. She forgot about Rejoylatand focused on her daughter, who had been hiding at home sinse-her breakup. Kristina used tobe so worried, which was why stte wanted to make things diffistilt for Rejoyla after Rejoyla became successful. But now that Sophie was willing to work, Kristina was so happy that she grinned from ear to ear.

"Yeah." Sophie pursed her lips. "I'm going to work at Rejoyla’s company. What if you offend her now and implicate me?"